Expected to be complete by 2018, the Mombassa port development project is due to kick off later next year and to result into the port doubling its current container handling capacity.

Officials from Kenya Ports Authority said that the port’s harbour channel will be dredged to an average depth of 15 metres, while the turning basin will be widened.

“Apart from making this port a world class hub for the entire East African region, it will also enable it handle large vessels,” said an official from the Ports Authority. He further said that the terminal will be built on 100 hectares of land, next to Kipevu oil terminal.

The port, which is used by over 5 countries of Uganda, Burundi, Rwanda, Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo and Kenya itself, is one of the most congested in the whole region. Many complaints are registered for loss of goods. This is rampant because of its rudimentary tracking and recovery systems.

With this project completed, the port will enhance on better services to the region. This is positive news to many willing investors from the west. With the Mombassa port able to handle more cargo, much of the imports and exports to the region will be given a more ease outlet and inlet respectively.


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